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Jack

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Jack

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LOCATION/CONVENIENCE/CHARM!...WALK TO KING ST. METRO, MINS. TO D.C.

Overview

Alexandria Cottage Rental Photos and Description

Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2-4)

FEBRUARY'SPECIALS' -- EMAIL US!!! SUPER $SAVINGS$!!!!

THE CHARMING Cottage ... (Perfect for 2. Can sleep 4). AC & Heating throughout. 3 private entrances & 2 levels of absolute charm. Unpack your bags & stroll into Old Town. Park directly in front of Cottage. Walk to King St. or Braddock Road Metro. Walk to local Del Ray Farmer's Market, several coffee shops, sushi, pizza, Italian, Ethiopian, French, organic/health food cafe, and lots of places have outdoor seating. A few blocks away is a Capital BikeShare bike rental, as well other bike shops, for your convenience. Around you ....Whole Foods; Giant; CVS; Trader Joe's; and Harris Teeter. Bike/walking trail that goes all the way to Mt. Vernon Estate in one direction and Washington, DC in the other. Close to Historic Old Town (1.5 miles) with its many boutique shops and restaurants, and an amazing Farmer's Market. Sailing and kayaking opportunities on the Potomac. Conveniently located in a quiet/safe upper-class neighborhood.

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About Jack

We have been opening up our Cottage from time to time and have enjoyed meeting so many nice people. When we open up our Cottage, we want our visitors to have a unique and memorable experience. If you have a good experience with us, you'll come back and you will also tell your friends about us!

Jack purchased this cottage in 2007

Why Jack chose Alexandria

Alexandria is FULL of history and conveniently located to downtown Washington, DC. We like the 'neighborhood' feel of Alexandria and the beautiful architecture, along with the convenience of the nearby King Street Metro and Alexandria Union Station.

What makes this cottage unique

Staying at The Cottage vs. a Hotel room. We offer the following:

Kitchen

Prepare gourmet meals or a Thanksgiving feast. The Cottage is fully equipped with all you need to prepare meals for families with small children and people with special dietary needs. Vacationing on a Budget? Eating at home leaves more money for shopping and area attractions.

Space

The Cottage allows you to relax in private (indoors or out). Enjoy the beautifully landscaped Patio with Weber Gas Grill.

Privacy

No need to hang out the “ do not disturb ” sign. For a romantic getaway or a 'get away from it all.' YOU decide when you want to wake up.

Luxurious Extras

We supply shampoo, conditioner, cotton balls, Q-tips and so much more.

Laundry

Separate Laundry Room where you can wash, dry and fold. We even supply the detergent and dryer sheets.

Convenience

Walk to King Street Metro or stroll into Old Town, Alexandria

A/C and Heating!

Guestbook comments from the owner

Dear Jack, Donna and I want to thank you for all the kindness and hospitality you showed us on our recent trip to Washington DC. Your cottage is a wonderful place to say and the best value we've found in temporary accommodations in the DC area...ever. We have traveled the US extensively throughout our careers and prefer vacation rentals to hotel accommodations. We've never experienced as warm, comfortable and well appointed space as your cottage. We actually looked forward to returning each night and preparing meals in the gourmet kitchen. The Alexandria location was convenient for travel up to DC and Maryland and down to Fairfax and Springfield for business meetings. BTW, Old town Alexandria is a great place for shopping and entertainment as well. We encourage visitors spend some time on King and Washington Streets to really get a feel for Alexandria. Be sure to visit the cool art shops at the Torpedo factory!

Thank you for everything! The cottage is so nice, we hope that it will be available for our next trip to the DC area.

Reviews

4.9

based on 78 traveler reviews

Love This Place

5
of 5

This is a great place to stay. Jack & Nyla are wonderful hosts and their cottage has everything I needed for a comfortable stay. I guess the greatest thing that can be said in a review is that I plan on staying there again in the not too distance future.

THE PLACE TO STAY!

5
of 5

My wife, daughter and I stayed at the Cottage. We wanted a nice getaway for the weekend to see the sights of DC and experience Old Town Alexandria. We had never tried staying at places other than a hotel. LUCKY US to have found 'The Cottage'. The Cottage offers more than a hotel, along with comfort and convenience. We were sold on the kitchen...a full kitchen and a beautiful walk-out patio. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE COTTAGE! We will be back. Thanks, Jack

Submitted: Nov 18, 2014

Stayed: Nov 2014

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: WOW! THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time to write such a nice review. We take great PRIDE in treating ALL of our guests as if they were our only guests. Again, we APPRECIATE your feedback.

The best place to stay in Alexandria

5
of 5

We stayed here for a week for business. It was perfect. Location is excellent, you can walk to everything. Short walk to the metro and quickly into DC. The neighborhood is wonderful. Tons of parking and the neighbors were all very friendly. Jack and NYLA are the best. Great host. The cottage is so charming. We left the trundle bed set up in a king bed position and we had enough room to move around the upper level. The lower level has a great kitchen. I cooked a lot. The outdoor area is amazing. The garden was so peaceful. The grill was great we used that often as well. We are already planning our next trip. Can't wait to return. Thank you Jack and NYLA we had the best work/vacation possible.

THE BEST OF THE BEST!

5
of 5

My wife and I had the BEST stay ever at the Cottage. The Cottage is so CLEAN, COMFORTABLE and CONVENIENT to everything. It was nice to park in front of the Cottage and walk to the Metro and Old Town. If you haven't tied the Cottage, we HIGHLY recommend it!!! No second thoughts, whatsoever!

LOVE THE COTTAGE. VERY CHARMING!

5
of 5

My wife and fiance loved the warmth and coziness of the Cottage. The neighborhood is definitely upper-class and well-maintained. This is a wonderful 'ROMANTIC' place for two. The convenience of stores; metro and having mostly everything very close is a BIG PLUS! The owner takes great 'care' in maintaining the Cottage (inside and out). CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN! The downstairs kitchen and outside beautiful patio, is a perfect way to begin your day with coffee and a meal before heading out to DC for sightseeing.

We HIGHLY recommend the Cottage and we will return!

Submitted: Oct 18, 2014

Stayed: Oct 2014

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: THANK YOU! We really appreciate your feedback.
We 'TRY' our best to please all of our guests. We take GREAT PRIDE in having guests stay in our Cottage and we will continue to go the EXTRA MILE to make sure EVERYBODY'S stay is a pleasant one!

The Cottage

5
of 5

Dear Jack:

I am happy to write a review of your Cottage, based on our recent stay with you. The location of the property, to our surprise, is in an upper middle-class neighborhood—a safe and quiet area of Alexandria, Virginia. Because the Cottage is a short walk to the Metro Rail System and the local restaurants in Old Town, we saved a bundle on transportation and parking. Also, your rates are quite reasonable for the expensive Washington, DC housing market. We found the facility very clean and immediately appreciated the manner in which you utilized the space. The king-size sofa bed allowed us to sit or lounge while watching television or the many movies you provided, and we especially looked forward to the large bed with memory foam after a long day of site seeing . The décor and the actual layout remind us of a cottage we rented while visiting the west end of London. However, the prices in England are significantly higher. The Wi-Fi allowed us to use all of our electronics simultaneously while in the Cottage or outside. Thank you for making the gas grill available for our use. It was fun cooking outside with guests and marveling at the beautiful backyard garden and sculptures. Although we were responsible for our own food, we appreciated the juice, yogurt, muffins, flowers, and other goodies you presented us upon our arrival to welcome us. We travel extensively, and we are always thankful for a free washer and dryer, as well as a kitchen with everything we need to make our stay memorable and comfortable. Your dog, Nyla, is adorable. We only regret we could not fit her in our luggage. You are to be commended for a job well done in training her and allowing her to express her love to perfect strangers. In closing, we thank you for your sincere hospitality and for genuinely caring about and catering to our needs. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Cottage to others, and we plan to make the Cottage our “home away from home” on our next visit to the Washington, District of Columbia Metropolitan Area.

Yours truly,

Gil

Submitted: Oct 3, 2014

Stayed: Sep 2014

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Wow! THANK YOU soooo much.
You were really nice guests and very 'appreciative' of what we try to do for 'each and every one' of our visitors. We 'ALWAYS' try our best to please EVERYONE who visits the Cottage. 95% of the time, we are successful. That 5% (even though small) bothers us and we take it personally. We want and TRY to give 100% satisfaction. Sometimes, it is just IMPOSSIBLE. So, again ... THANK YOU for appreciating what we try to do. Please come back and tell your friends about us.

Minutes to DC via METRO. 10 min. walk to King St. Metro Station; 7 miles to Reagan National Airport, Amtrak (Alexandria Station). 1.4 miles to the new 'National Harbor'. Crystal City & Pentagon are all nearby. FREE WI-FI!!!

Lots of BIKE TRIALS and Bike Rentals!!! You can safely store your bikes on property.